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Samsung WB30F vs Sony TF1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung WB30F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung WB30F vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony TF1 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung WB30F versus Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB30F was revealed 5 months before the TF1 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the WB30F matches up against the TF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony TF1

 WB30F TF1 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung WB30F

 TF1 WB30F 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony TF1

 WB30F TF1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2013Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung WB30F vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB30F has outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the WB30F vs the TF1.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WB30F and TF1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB30F and TF1.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files although you really should take the release date of the cameras into account.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB30F vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB30F Portrait photography details
Sony TF1 Portrait photography details
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (128g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB30F Sports photography info
Sony TF1 Sports photography info
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
Travel photography with Sony TF1
69
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (152g)
weather proofing
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (240 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
43
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
40
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Vlogging camera
Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
33
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (152g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB30F and Sony TF1
 Samsung WB30FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB30F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-01-07 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech QVGA TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $180 $266